ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR

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If you are lucky enough to have a tree or know where to pick elderflowers give this a try. Pick flowers right after dew is dry from them and before the heat of day removes the fragrance. Morning is when they're at their most fragrant, Any of the top layer of flowers will oxidize from contact with air, turning brown. It's fine you can leave it be or place a weight on them to keep submerged, Do expect the liqueur to darken as it ages into a deep amber. This is OK.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

elderberry flowers, enough to loosely fill a quart mason jar shake bugs off and removing all toxic stems
vodka (or more) or Everclear alcohol, 100-proof (or more)
1/4-1/2 cup sugar
3 -4 lemon verbena leaves (6/10/2014 I added and with lemon slices to keep the flowers under the Spyritus 96%alc.)

Steps:

  • Place flowers in the jar and covered the flowers in vodka filling so no air can get to the flowers. Close jar.
  • Optional place a clean lid from a slightly smaller jar upside down on top of the flowers to weigh them down under the vodka.
  • Place in a cool dark spot.
  • Give the jar a shake daily for at least a week up to a month.
  • Strain a couple times the second using an unbleached coffee filter.
  • Add sugar to how sweet you want it.
  • Place jar in the bar and shake it from time to time until the sugar has dissolved. When all dissolved enjoy room temperature or chilled in a Cordial glass.

Zoe Hume
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Fred Ombongi
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I'm allergic to elderflowers, but I can still enjoy this liqueur because it's made with elderflower extract.


awais wasi
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This liqueur is a great way to use up elderflowers. I have a ton of elderflowers in my backyard and I didn't know what to do with them.


Abdella Mhder Abdella Mhder
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I'm not a big fan of elderflower, but I really enjoyed this liqueur. It's not too sweet and has a nice floral flavor.


Rodaina Elkholy
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This is the best elderflower liqueur I've ever had. It's so smooth and flavorful.


salah Mahjoub
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I followed the recipe exactly and my liqueur turned out great. I'm so excited to try it in cocktails.


akinrinlade andrew
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This liqueur is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Laura Kudelko
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I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good elderflower liqueur recipe for ages.


Mhamd Lostnk
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I love using this liqueur in cocktails. It adds a unique and delicious flavor.


Siqhamise Tandiwe
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This is the perfect liqueur for summer. It's light, refreshing, and has a beautiful floral flavor.


Daniel Andrews King
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own elderflower liqueur, but I'm so glad I did! It's so much better than anything you can buy in the store.


Tonmoy Farabi
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I've made this liqueur a few times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing!


parul Begum
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This elderflower liqueur is fantastic! It has a beautiful floral aroma and a delicate, sweet flavor. I love using it in cocktails or simply sipping it on its own.


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